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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,352.09, 12,529.16 and 2,729.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,352.09, 12,529.16 and 2,729.62 is: 4,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,352.09 : 12,529.16 = 2,729.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,352.09/12,529.16 = 2,729.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,352.09x = 12,529.16 × 2,729.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,352.09x = 34,199,832.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199,832.07/8,352.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.77

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